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Agriculture
Job highlights
Jamaica • North America
In partnership with: Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries & Mining (MOAFM)- Agro-Investment Corporation
Applications are now closed. View current openings.
Apply by
November 15, 2025Know by
January 1, 2026Depart on
June 1, 2026Duration
12 monthsAbout the project
The Agro-Investment Corporation (Agro-Invest) in Jamaica has requested the support of a Peace Corps Response Volunteer (PCRV) to serve as an Agriculture Business Development Specialist. Agro-Invest is embarking on a strategic initiative to drive investment-led agricultural development across the island. To achieve this goal, Agro-Invest embarked on a project enhance agribusiness development, with a specific focus on creating and updating investment profiles for key investment areas in agriculture. Agriculture plays a crucial role in Jamaica's economy, providing employment, supporting food security, and contributing to economic growth. A PCRV has been requested to play a pivotal supporting role in enhancing investment opportunities within Jamaica’s agricultural sector by co-developing and promoting comprehensive agribusiness investment profiles.
The PCRV will collaborate with Agro-Invest counterparts to achieve the following: A comprehensive suite of investment profiles for priority crops, available for promotion across various channels; Increased investor interest and participation in Agro Parks and production zones; Enhanced visibility and positioning of Jamaica as a prime agricultural investment hub and Strengthened collaboration between farmers, investors, and government agencies to drive agricultural productivity and economic growth.
Please note that departure dates and other details of this project could change as a result of partner needs or other external factors. Candidates selected for this position will be arriving in Jamaica together as a group, so while the departure dates for the whole group could change, dates cannot be changed for individual candidates.
Learn more about what Volunteers do in country by visiting our Jamaica project page.
Required skills
Qualified candidates will have the following criteria:
Education: A Master’s degree in one or more of the following fields:
Agribusiness Management
Agricultural Economics
Business Administration (with a focus on agriculture)
Agronomy or Agricultural Science
Marketing or Investment Promotion
International Development (with an agricultural focus)
Finance or Accounting (related to agricultural enterprises)
Professional Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the following areas:
Agribusiness development, investment promotion, or agricultural value chain management.
Financial analysis, feasibility studies, and business planning for agricultural enterprises.
Market research, marketing strategies, and stakeholder engagement within the agricultural sector.
Experience working with government agencies, international development organizations, or private sector agribusinesses.
Experience in agricultural production, supply chain management, or agro-processing is a plus.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data analysis software.
Knowledge of GIS or agricultural mapping tools is an asset.
SPECIAL NOTICE ABOUT CITIZENSHIP: Candidates who are dual citizens of Jamaica and the U.S. are not eligible to serve with Peace Corps Jamaica. Volunteer safety is of paramount importance, and the protections of U.S. citizenship promote Volunteer safety. If anyone holding dual U.S. and Jamaican citizenship were to face a legal, safety, or other emergency situation in Jamaica, the Peace Corps' ability to intervene would be limited. If you hold citizenship with both the U.S. and Jamaica, we encourage you to look at other opportunities with Peace Corps.
Language: There are no pre-requisite language requirements for this position.
Required behavioral competencies
These competencies are essential for all service assignments and are assessed in the application and interview process:
Motivation for and commitment to service
Adaptability and open-mindedness
Problem solving and resourcefulness
Behavioral maturity and professionalism
Photos from Jamaica
How you and the community will make an impact together:
Learn more about the living conditions, including detailed information on culture, communications, housing, and health/crime statistics on our Jamaica country page. You can also delve into stories about local communities by reading our blog or Volunteer stories.
Meet a Volunteer in Jamaica
Sophia Z.
Agriculture Advisor
"I do my best to remain flexible as the organization navigates the many challenges they face, rather than pushing through projects and priorities that may not serve their changing needs."
See full Volunteer profile
To learn more about serving as a couple in Jamaica, visit the country page.
Application process
From application to departure takes around nine months. Learn about the application process for Volunteer opportunities.
Medical/legal clearance
You will need to be cleared medically and legally in order to serve in Jamaica. Review information on medical clearance and legal clearance to learn about the process.
